Laborer Jobs in Boston, MA

A Laborer in the landscaping industry is responsible for the physical labor involved in landscaping work. Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, planting flowers, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and maintaining gardens. They may also be responsible for tasks such as installing sprinkler systems or laying sod. A Laborer must be physically fit and capable of doing heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions. They must also have a good understanding of plants and their care, as well as the ability to operate and maintain various landscaping tools and equipment.

There are no specific certifications required for a Landscaping Laborer, but having a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) accreditation could be advantageous. These certifications can demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and expertise in the landscaping field. Experience in a related field is beneficial. Prior to becoming a Laborer, an individual could hold roles such as a Groundskeeper, Gardener, or a Nursery Worker. These positions provide relevant experience and skills that would be valuable in a landscaping laborer role.

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Seasonal Gardener & Landscaper

  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Employment opportunity to work at historic Glen Magna Farms Mansion and award-winning Chamberlain gardens. Qualified candidates please send your resume to ... or click here to submit a form with...

Construction Laborer - Remodeling $20 - $22/hr

  • Littleton, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Littleton, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

un Construction Laborer - Remodeling $20 - $22/hr Revive Homes/RD Landscape & Design compensation: $23 - $31 per hour employment type: job title: Construction Laborer - Remodeling Revive Homes, is a...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Stow, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stow, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

apple & peach trees, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing....

Laborer

  • Stoughton, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

**Laborer** **Nearest Major Market:** Boston...

Maintenance Laborer & School Patrol - Temporary

  • Weymouth, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Maintenance Laborer & School Patrol Temporary This assignment begins immediately for approximately 12-15 weeks....

Airport Maintenance Person - Laborer

  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Duties: Under supervision of the Airport Manager or designee, assist in maintaining airport grounds, structures, and facilities. Repair and maintain runways, taxiways, and other paved areas. Paint...

Hardscape Crew Foreman

  • Marshfield, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marshfield, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Landscaping by J. Michael is looking for Experienced Foreman. The ideal candidates are results-driven, passionate about the green industry and contributing to growth. With over three decades as an...

Laborer 2 Water, Sewer Division

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, weeding, lifting, carrying, grass cutting, fertilizing, planting, shoveling, removing brush...

General Laborer

  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Water plants regularly to ensure a healthy and attractive inventory Perform weed-whacking and general landscaping maintenance around the yard Move, organize, and replenish inventory...

Landscaper needed

  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

un Landscaper needed (Lowell) compensation: top pay based on experience employment type: job title: landscape maintenance tech Landscaper needed for maintenance on high end residential accounts -experience...

Laborer 2, Water, Sewer, Drains

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, weeding, lifting, carrying, grass cutting, fertilizing, planting, shoveling, removing brush...

Laborer 2, Parks and Forestry

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

, lifting, mowing and grass trimming, carrying, shoveling, and tree planting....

Landscape Construction Crew Leader (Walpole, MA)

  • Walpole, MA (17 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (17 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago

You might be a good fit if you have: 2 Years plus of landscape install experience 1 year (minimum) experience managing 2+ person crew At least one year of experience in lawn care and landscaping a must...

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers....

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 9 days ago

of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines + Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more + Operate as...

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Boston, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Boston, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.2%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some High School
3.1%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Laborers in Boston, MA
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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